Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Northstar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northstar Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northstar Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northstar Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1081 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northstar Middle School's ranking?
Northstar Middle School is ranked #1081 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Northstar Middle School often compared to?
Northstar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delong Middle School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Northstar Middle School?
501 students attend Northstar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Northstar Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northstar Middle School?
Northstar Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northstar Middle School offer ?
Northstar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northstar Middle School part of?
Northstar Middle School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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